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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />October 31, 2023 <br />Mr. Montanaro was celebrated by the Board for his loyalty during his more than <br />28 -year career, most of which was served protecting Courthouse personnel and the <br />public. He was joined by his wife, and declared he would spend his retirement doing <br />anything he and his wife wanted. Sheriff Eric Flowers spoke on his behalf both <br />personally and professionally. <br />Read and Presented by Commissioner Loar <br />5.C. 23-1000 Presentation of Proclamation Commending Friends After Diagnosis <br />Recommended action: Read & Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Executive Director Carolyn Thornton Nelson accepted the Proclamation on behalf of <br />Friends After Diagnosis, an organization that assists women in the community <br />diagnosed with cancer. Ms. Thornton shared her experience with the organization <br />which provided support and assistance for a family member diagnosed with cancer. <br />Commissioner Moss discussed some of the organization's fundraising efforts, and <br />highlighted the types of assistance offered. <br />Read and Presented by Commissioner Moss <br />S.D. 23-1004 Presentation of Proclamation in Support of Unity <br />Recommended action: Read and Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />A large, diverse group of the County's civic leaders gathered to receive the <br />Proclamation in support of kindness and unity. Rabbi Michael Birnholz shared the <br />inspiration for the viral kindness campaign and the shirts worn by the group which <br />read, "Spread Sunshine not Hate". He thanked the Board and the County for coming <br />together in a message of positivity and support. Dr. Peggy Jones also spoke in <br />support of the group's message. <br />Read and Presented by Chairman Earman <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman <br />Adams, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2023, and <br />October 3, 2023 as written. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner <br />Loar, and Commissioner Moss <br />6.A. 23-0996 Regular Meeting of September 26, 2023 <br />Indian River County Florida Page 2 <br />